Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidency in striking comeback
George Simion concedes result on Monday after earlier claiming victory in the vote
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Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian presidential election with 99% of votes counted
In Portugal, centre-right Democratic Alliance wins snap election; in Poland, centrist Rafał Trzaskowski warns of ‘razor-thin’ lead over radical-right rival in presidential election
Romanian run-off the most crucial vote on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections
Romania vote sees EU-critical populist seeking power, while Poland and Portugal are also casting their ballots
The Irish Times view on Romania’s election: a skew to the right
The controversial annulment of the first round appears to have had little effect on the rise of the far right
‘I haven’t been in school since Christmas’: Teen with suspected endometriosis flies to Romania for treatment
Nikita Clarke-Healy (18) arranged treatment overseas after doctors in Ireland said she was ‘too young’ to be diagnosed with condition
The Irish Times view on qualified majority voteing: a concern for Ireland
The national veto has been the single most effective weapon in preserving the corporate tax regime
Far-right first-round win of Romanian presidential election raises prospect of EU disruption
Trump admirer Simion opposes Ukraine military aid and calls for ‘Melonisation’ of Europe
Far-right Trump ally secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun
Ultranationalist George Simion opposes military aid to Ukraine and has vilified EU’s leaders
Romania elections: Presidential vote favourite says he will bring back banned far-right contender
George Simion, who leads in opinion polls going into first voting round, says Calin Georgescu could hold leadership role
Romanians vote in election that could bring hard-right Eurosceptic ally of Trump to power
George Simion was leading in the polls in advance of Sunday’s presidential election
Chay Bowes, an Irishman working for Russian state media, deported from Romania
Bowes says he travelled to Romania to cover the country’s presidential election
The centrists battling to stop Romania’s far-right surge
Crin Antonescu and Nicușor Dan hope to defeat Maga-style populist George Simion in presidential run-off next month
Romanian hard-right leader Simion leads opinion poll before election
Repeat presidential election to be held in May after initial vote was voided over alleged Russian meddling
‘Innocent men don’t run’: Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive in Romania after weeks in US
Tate brothers’ return to Romania comes nearly a month after a travel ban imposed on the brothers was lifted
‘Measles is back’: Cases double in Europe, hitting highest rate in decades
Majority of those infected were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccine status, say WHO and Unicef
Romania arrests six over ‘Vlad the Impaler’ pro-Russia treason plot
Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow
How the Tate brothers won US backing for their release
‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel ban
Social media influencer Andrew Tate and brother Tristan leave Romania for US
Prosecutors lifted a travel ban related to criminal charges
Romania launches criminal inquiry against far-right presidential front-runner
Prosecutors investigating Calin Georgescu over alleged hate speech and anti-Semitism
Three elderly couples killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities
Kyiv accuses Slovak PM and Romanian far-right leader of peddling Kremlin propaganda
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area, opening passport-free travel by land in EU
Lifting of controls at land borders will remove bottlenecks that often kept trucks loaded with goods stuck at border
EU needs to be less ‘polite’ in resisting Russian attempts to sway elections
Worldview: Attacks include sabotage, assassinations, parcel bombs, cyber attacks, electoral interference, social media disinformation campaigns and the testing of military preparedness
Romanian pro-European parties commit to forming coalition government
Groups may field single candidate for annulled presidential election when it is rerun next year in attempt to head off far right figures
Romania: Pro-European parties pledge government to keep far-right out of power
Four parties also promise fresh presidential elections after the previous ballot was annulled by the country’s top court
Romania arrests armed men headed for Bucharest after cancelled vote
Presidential elections due on Sunday were called off because of alleged Russian interference
Ireland’s five biggest problems: War, climate change, an EU crisis, housing and Trump
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Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
Move comes days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran co-ordinated online campaign to promote Calin Georgescu
Romania’s vote recount to confirm pro-Russian presidential bid
Mainstream parties on course to retain control of parliament after legislative elections on Sunday
Hiking across Romania: ‘Several times, I noticed car keys left in the ignition, a nostalgic reminder of Ireland in bygone years’
From wild bears to sausage stew and famed historical prisons, Romania is a remarkable place to visit, made all the more special by its unspoilt nature
Romanian leftists set to win in parliamentary election, exit poll shows
Second ballot sees Social Democrats ahead after independent far-right candidate came from obscurity to become front-runner in first ballot
Romania’s top court orders recount of presidential votes
Constitutional court to decide on Friday whether to annul first round results following complaints poll subject to foreign interference
Pro-Putin candidate surges in Romanian presidential election vote
Nationalist Calin Georgescu’s unexpectedly strong showing was fuelled by a TikTok campaign aimed at young voters
National Geographic names Cork as one of top 25 places in the world to visit
City is the only Irish entry on a list including destinations in Sweden and Mexico
From Transylvania to Donegal: The Irish are much better at ‘being joyful’
Columbia Hillen moved from Transylvania to Donegal’s Gaeltacht region in 2010
What will €199,000 buy in France, Italy, Sweden, Romania and Leitrim?
One price, home and away: Old cut-stone houses in Limousin and Umbria, rural retreats in Vastra Gotaland and Hunedoara or a lakeside cabin near Ballinamore
Central European floods leave trail of devastation as new areas placed on alert
Danube’s waters continue to rise in in Slovakia and Hungary, with parts of Austria and Romania inundated after heavy rains
Europe floods: At least 15 killed amid record water levels across east and centre of Continent
Czech military helicopters deployed to rescue people from homes as evacuations take place in multiple cities in several countries
At least eight dead as heavy rains and gale force winds hit central Europe
Lower Austria, the state surrounding Vienna, declared a disaster area with some 20,000 rescue crew members at work
Romanian court rejects appeal by prosecutors to jail influencer Andrew Tate
Judge lifts restrictions on Tate and his brother Tristan regarding communication with alleged victims of human trafficking
What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?
An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more
Andrew Tate’s luxury vehicles taken by authorities amid new human trafficking allegations
Tate, a social media influencer known for misogynistic views, is awaiting trial in Romania
Andrew Tate ordered to be put under house arrest by Romanian court
Former kickboxer and his brother Tristan among six detained as part of investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation
Kill or confine? Italy and Romania wrestle with bear attacks response
Wildlife activists oppose culling of animals despite rise in aggressive incidents
Russian drone crashes in Nato state Romania during attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian commander says Russian forces will have to go on defensive in coming weeks
Murder accused felt ‘like some monster’ he couldn’t control, trial hears
Andrei Dobra (35) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Ioana Mihaela Pacala (30)
Belgium kickstart Euro 2024 campaign with vital win over Romania
Kevin De Bruyne on target as victory leaves Group E finely poised
What will €250,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Romania and Co Mayo?
One price, home and away: apartments in Piacenza and Torrevieja, traditional homes in Sibiu and Saint-Savinien or a three-bed with an orchard near Westport
‘So long as I’ve my head about me and I’m physically able, I’ll keep helping people’
Sr Rose Carmel McNamara left Dublin for England at 17 and finds herself helping the poor in Romania at 82
What will €295,000 buy in France, Romania, Sweden, Spain and Wexford?
One price, home and away: A 23-bed house in Botosani, period homes in Limoux and Badajoz, a four-bed house in Vastra Gotaland or a two-bed on two acres near Gorey
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrested in Romania on UK warrant
British-American influencer and his brother were detained on allegations of sexual aggression dating to 2012-15
European elections are ‘going to be tough’ for Fine Gael, MEP Seán Kelly says
European People’s Party gathering in Romania with Ursula von der Leyen set to be backed to seek second term as commission president
State had second highest public healthcare spend per person in EU in 2022
CSO data indicates State spent €58.4bn on social protection last year, including €4,582 on public healthcare per inhabitant
‘I didn’t know much about Ireland but I imagined kindness, freedom and people being open’
New to the Parish: Cristina Stamatescu arrived from Romania in 2008
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